Sorry to the mods in advance if this is in the wrong forum, but i posted in the biomedical research forum and so far... no replies.. and for some reason banana face seems to know everything so I'd trust her advice more than anyone elses.. here it goes 🙂
Hi, I'm currently at UBC right now in my first undergrad year of general science. Next year I have the choice of either choosing to get into the faculty of pharmaceutical sciences or getting a honors major in biotechnology with a a few co-op terms ( 5 year program ).
From what I hear, it seems as if biotechnology is the up-and-coming field, but by looking at the average salaries in vancouver (where I live) it's only averaging $2500 canadian a year..not including benefits and bonuses?.. and as much as I want to do medical research, that salary is really repelling me. I know that I shouldn't get a job for a salary, but seriuosly.. With that amount of money I would barely be able to support myself. Is there more money to be made in the states?
Would job opportunities be better after getting a masters or a phD in Biotech instead of just getting a Bsc. ?
Thanks and sorry in advance!
Hi, I'm currently at UBC right now in my first undergrad year of general science. Next year I have the choice of either choosing to get into the faculty of pharmaceutical sciences or getting a honors major in biotechnology with a a few co-op terms ( 5 year program ).
From what I hear, it seems as if biotechnology is the up-and-coming field, but by looking at the average salaries in vancouver (where I live) it's only averaging $2500 canadian a year..not including benefits and bonuses?.. and as much as I want to do medical research, that salary is really repelling me. I know that I shouldn't get a job for a salary, but seriuosly.. With that amount of money I would barely be able to support myself. Is there more money to be made in the states?
Would job opportunities be better after getting a masters or a phD in Biotech instead of just getting a Bsc. ?
Thanks and sorry in advance!
